Grab a partner, grab a friend, it’s active listening practice time! Active listening is a form of listening where you bring your full attention to the person speaking and seek to understand them, instead of being distracted or focusing on your agenda. Active listening is a great way to help someone feel heard and learn … Continue reading Three Easy Active Listening Exercises
Tag: Empathetic Conversations
Appeal to Their Beliefs, Not Yours
Veganuary (a challenge where non-vegans go plant-based for January) is coming up and I’ve been reflecting on how we vegans can be better at talking to omnivores about changing their diet. I think we often forget that it’s easier to get someone to adopt a behavior by showing how it fits with their beliefs rather … Continue reading Appeal to Their Beliefs, Not Yours
The Pragmatic Philosopher 